Madeline Christine Baker

Madeline Christine Baker
September 15, 1994 - December 17, 2020
Madeline Baker (Maddie), beloved daughter of Leanna Jackson and Greg Baker, both of Santa Rosa, CA, passed peacefully surrounded by family on December 17, 2020.
Despite her physical challenges, Maddie spent much of her time helping others – this defined and enriched her life. She loved children and worked as a teacher at Kiwi Preschool after receiving her teaching credential at Santa Rosa Junior College. Attending New Horizon School in Santa Rosa at a young age was instrumental in Maddie's life, meeting her physical needs, and introducing her to wonderful friends, allowing her to grow and become the bright young woman that brought a smile to everyone she met.
It was her work teaching young kids at Kiwi that made Maddie so incredibly happy. She was always thinking up new ways to help and educate the kids. And like most teachers, Maddie personally invested in resources to make sure all her kids had what they needed to learn, and complete their art projects and other schoolwork.
Maddie was an amazing young woman who was all heart; and despite the challenging hand she was dealt, always found ways to help others through fundraisers and gift-giving. A talented artist, she was able to touch those around her by sharing her art as gifts for friends and loved ones. She was also a strong animal adoption advocate, volunteering in cat adoptions and fostering kittens. Taking care of others truly made Maddie happy.
Madeline is survived by her mother, Leanna Jarvis Jackson; father, Greg Baker; Brother Justin Baker; Stepfather, Tom Jackson; and stepsiblings Jamie Simontacchi and Christopher Jackson.
She will be missed by her friends, family, and all those she touched in the community. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.